An Invitation to experience a spiritual journey through the Holy Land
If you, like many others, have often thought about visiting the Holy Land to see the places frequented by our Lord during His earthly ministry, you now have the perfect opportunity. The Revd David Humphries, Rector of St Molua's Parish Church, Stormont, has been leading Holy Land Pilgrimages since 1995 and next year David and the Bishop of Down & Dromore, the Right Revd Harold Miller, will share the leadership of the 2009 Pilgrimage.
Although this will be Bishop Harold's first pilgrimage he has always had a great interest and concern for the Holy Land. Less than 2% of the current population are Christians and many of them live under very difficult circumstances. Reflecting on this the itinerary will include not just the places where Jesus taught and healed, but also other places where a new generation of his followers teach and heal today. This comprehensive 11-day pilgrimage to the Land of the Bible will depart on 28th April, returning on 8th May. The cost of the trip is £1,395 per person, which is based on sharing a twin-bedded room with private facilities.
A pilgrimage to the Holy Land is maybe not for everyone, but it is surprising how many people make return journeys. Here are some of the memories held by previous pilgrims:
"Just to have been in the Holy Land is a moving experience that brings the Bible to life in a way no simple words or pictures ever could."
"I was deeply touched at the Garden Tomb, the Shepherds' Field and on the Sea of Galilee in a storm."
"My first impression of Jerusalem was of a noisy, bustling, dirty city, but through the Damascus Gate and into the walled city is the real Jerusalem. Hiving with people, small narrow streets and alleyways; little shops selling everything under the sun, and the smell of spices, herbs and coffee."
"Little churches celebrating events in the life of Jesus, visiting church of all kinds - some simple and quiet, some ornate but all built to the glory of God."
"Walking up the Kidron Valley after a sandstorm, discovering Absalom's Pillar, being on the Sea of Galilee and having Holy Communion beside the sea."
Bookings are now open and forms can be downloaded by clicking here. For further information contact the Revd David Humphries, stormont@down.anglican.org or on (028)9048 2292.